ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2025
Advancing Insights into Pediatric Macular Diseases: A Comprehensive Review.
Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
Pediatric macular disorders are a diverse group of inherited retinal diseases characterized by central vision loss due to dysfunction and degeneration of the macula, the region of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision. Common disorders in this category include Stargardt disease, Best vitelliform macular dystrophy, and X-linked retinoschisis. These conditions often manifest during childhood or adolescence, with symptoms such as progressive central vision loss, photophobia, and difficulty with fine visual tasks. Underlying mechanisms involve genetic mutations that disrupt photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelium function, accumulating toxic byproducts, impaired ion channel activity, or structural degeneration. Advances in imaging modalities like optical coherence tomography and fundus autofluorescence have improved diagnostic accuracy and disease monitoring. Emerging therapies are transforming the treatment landscape. Gene therapy and genome editing hold promise for addressing the genetic basis of these disorders, while stem cell-based approaches and pharmacological interventions aim to restore retinal function and mitigate damage. Personalized medicine, driven by genomic sequencing, offers the potential for tailored interventions. Despite current challenges, ongoing research into molecular mechanisms, advanced imaging, and innovative therapies provides hope for improving outcomes and quality of life in children with macular disorders.
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